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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Black is where it's at!
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Harley on the low end introductory bikes in each family uses the natural (silver) engine. Exception in the past year has been the CVO (SE) bikes. I definitely prefer the BLACK shows off the the chrome and acc. better.
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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I have the silver and Hate it. I want the black, it looks so much nicer. My husband has a friend that can do powder coat, so we might take mine off over the winter and paint them.. anyone do this? is there an easier way to get rid of that silver?
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Totally depends on the bike. I like `em both.
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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It depends on the model and especially the color. Simple green keeps them both clean.
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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I can't vote..mine is both...and I like it
 
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Wrinkle Black!!

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